"Russia is a country open to the world, which speaks out in favor of boosting cooperation and partnership with all those who are ready for that," Putin said at the solemn ceremony in honor of graduates of higher military educational institutions. "We do not have and cannot have any aggressive plans. We threaten no one and are trying to resolve any disputable issues exclusively by political means, we respect international law and the interests of other countries."
On the other hand, Russia will continue to develop its Armed Forces, because the strong army guarantees the country’s sovereignty and security in the conditions of current risks, including at Russia’s borders, the Russian president said